ORLA continues to work on behalf of Oregon's hospitality industry to provide advocacy, information and resources to help in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage hospitality industry members to stay informed by subscribing to emails and following the CEO Blog. To receive push notifications with updates including actions you can take to assist us in representing your interests, text “ORLA” to 52886.
Addressing Refusal to Work and No Shows The workforce shortage is a serious challenge for the industry as restaurants and lodging establishments across the state have had to reduce operating hours, minimize menu options and hold rooms offline due to lack of staff resources. ORLA remains engaged on this issue, advocating for solutions to contributing factors like child care and the extension of unemployment benefits to those who are not making an effort to find a job or get rehired. In case you weren’t aware, employers do have rights to report “no shows” and refusals of suitable work for job offers to the Oregon Employment Department.
Vaccinations in the Workplace: ORLA, along with our state and local partners, agencies and national affiliates have compiled a list of additional resources regarding vaccinations in the workplace, including helpful guidance from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, National Restaurant Association, BOLI and SAIF among others.
Connect your staff to vaccine information: OHA produced information slides with helpful information to share with your staff on how to access vaccines.
Pharmacy vaccine sites: Find a full list of pharmacies and make an appointment by clicking on the “At a Pharmacy” tab here: How to find a COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon (egov.com). For info on vaccination sites in the Metro area open after 5:00pm, click here.
Outdoor Dining / Heaters As of Jan. 29, 2021, OHA guidance allows for outdoor structures that have a temporary or fixed cover, like an awning or roof, as long as there is at least 50% of the square footage of its sides open for airflow. The enclosed sides may not be adjacent (next to) each other. ORLA is in active discussions with the Oregon Fire Marshall’s Office (OFMO) to ensure our industry has the guidance necessary to provide safe outdoor dining space. See the following resources for providing safe outdoor spaces:
